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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 450.18 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 450.18 and 266.28 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 450.18 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/450.18 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 450.18 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 119,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,873.93/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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